Some modules are as ancient as the hills. There have been varying methods used for governance, some effective and some that have failed. But the bottom line is, time to change what doesn’t work.
Let us start this discussion on the premise that there are too many square pegs in wrong holes, meaning that there are too many persons employed in the services of the Government who got their jobs because they are friends with one party or politician or the other, rather than bona fide employees.
If you do a national survey internally and externally, you will find that there are thousands of capable and qualified nationals who are not employed based on their ability or expertise and are marginalized on the basis that they are not a friend of a party.
So, because of that reality the productive capabilities of our nation are compromised.
We also have a habit of giving a minister of government several portfolios that they know nothing about and pretend to be on top of things, but not having adequate time to overseer those selective portfolios.
We, for instance, have a current problem here with criminality, but the thinking is to employ more Cops in the system, rather than reviewing the quality of policing. We urge persons to go for the concept of self-employment yet avoid having comprehensive training programmes to maximize development of their skills.
We talk of the future, but do not learn lessons from our past; we leave our legal minds to be absorbed in private practice, rather than getting them involved and engaged in fighting the international restrictions put on our trade; and we continue to be the buyers rather than the sellers; and continue to look outward to resolve internal issues rather than looking within, giving the impression that we are incapable.
I say it is time for the leaders and appointed ministers of government to do their work more effectively. After all, they are well-paid by the state and are offered perks of all types; and a ten-year possibility of obtaining a pension.
To get a more productive society all these above-mentioned statements must be addressed.
Failing to review our development policies and practices will take us nowhere in a hurry, as meaningful change comes from reforming the system and readdressing pertinent concerns.
Some problems are solvable, but the wrong approach is usually the problem, and this usually stems from the wrong head of department.
Everybody wants a secure a paycheck, but if it does not reward the state, then we are spinning top in mud. The time for review and self-analysis is now because tomorrow waits for no man. And the longer we wait, the deeper we sink.
Meanwhile, Merry Christmas season to everyone.